While International Transgender Day of Visibility officially falls on Monday, March 31, the San Francisco community came together early over the weekend to celebrate trans pride, joy, and resilience.
Dozens gathered at The Green Room in San Francisco for a powerful and uplifting event filled with music, food, awards, and community love. The goal was simple: to celebrate trans achievements and uplift those who often face discrimination and violence.
Celebrating Trans Voices Through Art and Activism
Among the organizers and performers was Mar Omega Williams, a musician, activist, and proud trans woman. For Williams, this event wasn’t just a performance—it was a mission.
“We’re going to save the world,” she said with a smile.
Williams transitioned just four years ago and says the experience completely changed her life.
“It was the most freeing thing because before, I used to disassociate just to get through every day—and that’s not healthy,” she shared.
Growing up in Vacaville, she didn’t see much trans representation. But moving to San Francisco and expressing herself through music gave her the strength to be her true self.
“It’s soul-nourishing. I can’t believe it’s real—and it is real, because we’re out here together. You just need to find each other.”
A Celebration of Life, Not Loss
The event wasn’t just another rally. It was a celebration—not of tragedy, but of survival, creativity, and joy. Groups like San Francisco Pride, Trans March, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation helped organize the event.
Eli Berry from Trans March said this gathering felt different.
“Usually, visibility around trans people is focused on death,” Berry said. “This event is about accomplishments, our joy, our resilience, and beyond.”
A Community Under Pressure, But Not Giving Up
Since the election of President Trump, many in the trans community feel more vulnerable. Anti-trans policies and rhetoric have grown more visible under the new administration.
“This administration is not playing. They’re saying, ‘We don’t like you. We’re going to make it hard for you to exist,’” said Berry.
Williams added:
“Our community is severely under attack right now. First they come for the trans, then for the Muslims, then for the Jews, then for immigrants. They’re going to come for all of us.”
Still, the mood wasn’t one of fear—it was of strength. Williams is determined to stand strong.
“I’m scared there’s going to be more [attacks], but I’m not scared of fighting that either.”